Mobility Assistance in Trinidad, CO

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Trinidad, CO: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Las Animas County)

159

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

6.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Trinidad)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Las Animas County)

About 349 Trinidad residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 21% in Las Animas County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

159 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Trinidad that list physical therapy include Sangre De Cristo Community Care LLC and Aimigo Home Health LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Trinidad compared with Las Animas County and Colorado

Census figure	Trinidad	Las Animas County	Colorado
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	21%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.0%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	9.2%	5.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	40%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	32%	28%
Households with no vehicle	8.7%	7.1%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,786	$38,911	—

Home health agencies serving Trinidad (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sangre De Cristo Community Care LLC	La Junta, CO	70 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(719) 542-0032
Aimigo Home Health LLC	Pueblo, CO	79 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(719) 924-9458
Team Select Home Care Of Colorado LLC	Aurora, CO	173 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(720) 577-1804
Angels Of Care Pediatric Home Health Colorado LLC	Aurora, CO	173 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(720) 446-5754

Emergency hospitals near Trinidad

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
MT San Rafael Hospital	Trinidad, CO	6.7 mi	5 of 5	(719) 846-9213
Miners' Colfax Medical Center	Raton, NM	19 mi	not rated	(575) 445-3661

Straight-line miles from the center of Trinidad. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Trinidad

At the Colorado median aide wage of $18.53 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,606 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,566 monthly median income of Trinidad households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Colorado's minimum wage is $15.16 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Trinidad: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Trinidad?

At the Colorado median aide wage of $18.53 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,606 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,566 monthly median income of Trinidad households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Colorado's minimum wage is $15.16 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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